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Topic: Just wanted to introduce myself! (Read 6060 times)

Hello my name is Tiffany I am 27 married and have 4 kids. I was diagnosed HIV+ in 2002 when I was 2 months pregnant with my daughter I have been + for 8 years. My hubby was with me when I found out and has been with me through it all he remains negative! I have had 2 babies they are 3 and 4 now and both negative. I have only been on meds during my pregnancies and a couple months ago due to a hysterectomy. I am in great health and med free!

I have been looking for support from others in the same boat in my town they only seem to have support for men. I am hoping to find people to vent to when I need someone who understands! I look forward to getting to know all of you!!

We have the greatest positive women here you could ever hope to meet! I'm sure they will be able to offer you lots of support and guidance.... and some of us old guys have something to say now and then, too !

Hugs,

Alan

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"Remember my sentimental friend that a heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others." - The Wizard of Oz

My name is Jan and the mother of 6...but they only come home on holidays now, with their own families...

Welcome to the forum..you have found the right place, the guys here are a wonderful bunch and like to keep us ladies safely tucked under their wings..they are very supportive to our needs so don't be shy about asking questions.

Consider this, your venting arena........though it would also be nice if you just hang out sometimes too. I don't envy you. I raised three kids alone, and they put me through the mill!I'm very glad that your hubby is supporting, that seems to be a rareity these days.Nice to meet you...... and welcome aboard!

Lisa(the one in N.C. )

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No Fear No Shame No StigmaHappiness is not getting what you want, but wanting what you have.

Hi Tiffany Like the others have said, welcome to the family, we're sorry you have to join us but we're glad you found us honey. I was diagnosed last Sept. and found this place shortly after that. I can honestly say the wonderful people here have saved my sanity ( and probably my life) more than once already. I am a single mom of eight kids, only 3 left at home thank God! I work full time as a social worker and am doing great, been on meds since my diagnosis and feel better now than I have in a long time. PLEASE, ask anything you need or want to know, theres always someone here with a good answer. Share what you want, take what you need.. Again, Welcome....HugsJena

Welcome to the forums. It's great to see more women around here. We have a great bunch of women (and men) here so hopefully when you need woman-specific issues you can get the support here that is sadly lacking in your area.

Hi Tiffany,Nice to meet ya'. I'm really happy that you've found this forum.I've been positive for 16 years and I have found the people here to be a fantastic support system!!I only found this forum a couple of weeks ago, but it already feels very "homey".I love this place and the people are great to talk to!

Welcome to the forums, i don't have much more to say then the rest of the folks here, this place is wonderful. I have raised 3 boys on my own plus dealing with hiv and i have survived. Well at least i have a little of my senses left lol. I hope you stick around and meet some of the folks here they are wonderful.Hope to get to know you better.

I'm new to the board but not HIV, I've been positive since 1994 as a result of a rape and found out in 1996. I'm a recently single (ex and I were together five years and his negative) mother to a wonderful five year old little boy who is my pride and joy and who is also negative. I've never been on meds except while I was pregnant with my son.

I'm so glad you've found the board, I think you will like it. I have really enjoyed reading and posting every once in a while since I found them, everyone seems really nice and helpful/supportive.

Hope to hear more from you soon!

Kiki

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I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much. Mother Teresa

Welcome to the forums Tiffany. You have really found the best place for support. I am not HIV+ but my husband is, I don't know where I would be now had I not stumbled across aidsmeds a year ago.Looking forward to getting to know you better.